White House blockade of impeachment probe likely to hold ahead of open hearings
The White House blockade of the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump seemed likely to hold firm on Friday, as congressional officials said they expected two administration officials to rebuff a request to testify. Powered by WPeMatico
Paris police detain rocker Pete Doherty for buying drugs
British rocker Pete Doherty has been arrested in Paris for buying drugs, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
Late Prodigy singer Flint’s belongings sell for nearly $450,000
Clothes, furniture and music awards belonging to Keith Flint, the late frontman of the Prodigy, have sold for nearly $450,000 at auction, eight months after the 49-year-old singer was found dead at his home.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. senators press for sanctions on Turkey if it is violating Syria ceasefire
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Camilla, wife of Britain’s Prince Charles, cancels events with chest infection
Camilla, wife of the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, has canceled upcoming events on the advice of her doctors after falling ill with a chest infection, a spokeswoman for the couple said on Thursday.Powered by WPeMatico
As public hearings loom, Vice President Pence aide meets with U.S. House committees
U.S. congressional committees conducting an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump met on Thursday for the first time with a top adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, one of the last witnesses to testify behind closed doors before public hearings start...
Prosecutors oppose testimony on false memories in Weinstein trial
Prosecutors are asking a judge to prevent former movie producer Harvey Weinstein from calling a psychologist to testify at his rape trial about false memories, according to a court filing made public on Wednesday.Powered by WPeMatico
Senior State Department official appears before Trump impeachment probe
A top U.S. State Department official on Wednesday appeared before the impeachment probe into President Donald Trump, the first witness to show up this week after a string of administration officials refused to meet with investigators. Powered by WPeMatico
Doris Day auction to feature animal artifacts, Golden Globe awards
Doris Day's four Golden Globe awards, her piano, and a collection of her gowns are among 800 items going up for auction next year, along with dozens of artifacts reflecting her passion for animals, Julien's Auctions said on Wednesday.Powered by WPeMatico
Jury selection resumes in trial of longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone
Jury selection resumed on Wednesday in the trial of President Donald Trump's adviser Roger Stone in a criminal case stemming from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe that detailed Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. Powered by WPeMatico